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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bethune, SC

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bethune, SC from August 29, 1964 through September 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
49
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bethune, SC · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bethune, SC

20 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 10, 2024
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of quarter size hail at 540pm in Cassatt.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cassatt, SC
2.50″ hail
May 5, 2020
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: KERSHAW COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTED TENNIS BALL SIZED HAIL NEAR BETHUNE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bethune, SC
2.00″ hail
May 5, 2020
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EGG SIZED HAIL VIDEO AND PICTURE SENT TO OFFICE SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Bethune, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2013
5:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SKYWARN spotter reported quarter size hail near Mill Creek and McCaskill roads.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.53 W Bethune, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 5, 2012
7:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bethune, SC
0.88″ hail
Jul 5, 2012
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail along Doc Pate Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9.18 NNW Bethune, SC
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2012
3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MiniMart in Bethune reported quarter size hail in the city.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Bethune, SC
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2011
6:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail reported at the Mini Maart in Bethune. Windshield broken on a car.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Bethune, SC
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2010
2:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Post Office reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cassatt, SC
1.25″ hail
May 28, 2009
6:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported half dollar size hail near Porter Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.66 NW Cassatt, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 28, 2008
2:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny to nickel size hail in the Bethune area.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bethune, SC
0.88″ hail
Jun 9, 2008
3:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported nickel size hail at a restaurant in Bethune.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bethune, SC
0.75″ hail
May 12, 2007
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported penny size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Bethune, SC
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2006
6:55 PM EST
Hail report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public reported quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSW Bethune, SC
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2005
4:15 PM EST
Hail report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Postal carrier reported 3/4 inch hail on sc hwy 341.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Cassatt, SC
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Bethune, SC

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 11, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CAD report of tree blocking roadway near Pine Drive and Inwood St. near Bethune.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Bethune, SC
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
10:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SC Department of Public Safety reports trees down on Providence Rd near Holland Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Cassatt, SC
UNK mph
Jun 16, 2022
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DISPATCH REPORTED NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ALONG BETHUNE RD NEAR BETHUNE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bethune, SC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2021
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KERSHAW CO DISPATCH REPORTED TREES DOWN ON MILL CREEK RD IN BETHUNE... EXACT LOCATION NOT GIVEN. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Bethune, SC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2021
10:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KERSHAW CO DISPATCH REPORTED TREES DOWN AT PORTER RD AND NEWMAN RD NORTH OF BETHUNE. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 NNW Bethune, SC
UNK mph
Feb 6, 2020
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KERSHAW DISPATCH REPORTED A TREE FELL ON AN OCCUPIED VEHICLE AND BLOCKED THE ROAD ON HWY 1 AT OLD CC RD. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Bethune, SC
UNK mph
Oct 31, 2019
11:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 31... BETHUNE ROAD... AND HIGHWAY 15... OLD STAGECOACH ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Bethune, SC
UNK mph
Sep 10, 2018
7:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTED TREES DOWN BLOCKING ROADWAY ON MILL CREEK AND HOUGH ROADS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Bethune, SC
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2017
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF DISPATCH REPORTED A TREE DOWN ON PINE DRIVE NEAR THE TOWN OF BETHUNE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Bethune, SC
UNK mph
Aug 31, 2017
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHERIFF DISPATCH REPORTED TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF LAKE ELLIOTT ROAD AND OLD GEORGETOWN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 WSW Bethune, SC
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2016
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA OF POWER LINES AND OUTAGES DOWN IN THE COMMUNITY OF CASSATT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Bethune, SC
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2016
10:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN THE CASSATT AREA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Bethune, SC
63 mph
Aug 6, 2015
6:24 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reported trees and powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Cassatt, SC
63 mph
Jul 21, 2015
6:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reported trees down on Old Stagecoach Road near the Chesterfield County line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.73 SSE Bethune, SC
63 mph
Jun 26, 2013
6:49 PM EST-5
Wind report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kershaw Dispatch reported powerlines down in Bethune.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Bethune, SC
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Bethune, SC

5 reports
F1 category
Sep 7, 2004
8:35 AM EST
Tornado report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado did moderate damage to several homes and mobile homes. A turkey farm also had light damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Cassatt, SC
F1 category
Jul 24, 1997
12:20 AM EST
Tornado report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado produced winds to 90 mph and damaged a home north of Bethune before crossing the county and and diminishing to an F0 which took down many trees in the Carolina Sand Hills National Wildlife Refuge just north of Mc Bee.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Bethune, SC
F0 category
May 29, 1996
6:44 PM EST
Tornado report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Cassatt, SC
F1 category
May 4, 1978
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
F1 category
Aug 29, 1964
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bethune, SC
Kershaw County · 21,342 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SC
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Bethune, SC area census snapshot

People & households
Population421
Households189
Housing units244
Income
Median household income$42,656
$100k+ households25.9%
$150k+ households13.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached230
Attached single-family1
Small multifamily4
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes9
Housing mix
Single-family share94.3%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share1.6%
Mobile-home share3.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied128
Renter-occupied61
Vacant units55
Home value & age
Median home value$96,400
Owner homes $300k+3.1%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1959
Older-home share76.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars170
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Bethune have on record?

Our records show 20 hail, 49 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Bethune, SC, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bethune?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bethune, SC is 2.50″. It was reported near Bethune, SC on May 5, 2020.

A storm report showed up near my home in Bethune — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Bethune and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Bethune — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Bethune address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Bethune — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Bethune address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Bethune — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Bethune, SC, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Bethune, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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